These describe a noun or a pronoun.
For example: The design which I made was liked by everyone.
Adjective clause: Which I made.
Functions of an adjective clause in a sentence:-
• It describes a noun or a pronoun.
• It gives us further information about the noun or pronoun.
• They begin with a 'WH' word or 'that'.
• They are placed close to a noun or a pronoun.
• They answer the question 'which one' or 'what kind of'
Example: The man who is standing in the corner is my uncle.
Clause: who is standing in the corner.
I. Pick out the adjective clauses in the following sentences:-
1. We will support the candidate who has a clean record.
Answer: Who has a clean record.
2. Mr. Singh is the officer whom you have to meet.
Answer: Whom you have to meet.
3. None of the medicines which the doctors gave worked on me.
Answer: Which the doctor gave.
4. There is nothing that is too hard.
Answer: That is too hard.
5. The car whose headlights were not working met with an accident.
Answer: Whose headlights were not working.
6. A child who is loved develops great confidence.
Answer: Who is loved.
7. Have you ever experienced a moment when you felt helpless.
Answer: When you felt helpless.
8. The monkey which was sitting on the tree suddenly attacked him.
Answer: Which was sitting on the tree.
9. All the dishes which were served were homemade.
Answer: Which were served.
10. The students who were taken to the factory returned very impressed
Answer: Who were taken to see the factory.
11. I have read all the books which were written by Ruskin Bond.
Answer: which were written by Ruskin Bond.
12. The king who was ill decided to step down.
Answer: Who was ill.
13. We were impressed with the youn girl who sang beautifully.
Answer: Whi sang beautifully.
14. We should try to solve the problems which affect us the most.
Answer: Which affect us the most.
15. All students who are taking part in the annual function should assemble in the field.
Answer: Who are taking part in the annual function.
16. We no longer beleive the stories which she tells us.
Answer: Which she tells us.
17. This is the strangest animal that I have ever seen.
Answer: That I have ever seen.
18. Do you know the girl who wears glasses?
Answer: Who wears glasses.
19. The boy who is standing in the corner is my student.
Answer: Who is standing in the corner.
20. The dog that is living with the neighbours is very obedient.
Answer: That is living with the neighbours.
